DanceEurope

10 PhD programmes in Dance in Europe

University of Huddersfield4,3(57)

Huddersfield, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

Drama, Dance and Performance

This Drama, Dance and Performance PhD programme from the University of Huddersfield incorporates historical research, theoretical inquiry, and emerging forms of practice research. Many of our students develop innovative approaches to performer training, teaching, and devising as part of their practice research.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$25,299/yr

University of Lincoln4,1(50)

Lincoln, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

Performing Arts Research Opportunities

While studying for an MPhil or PhD in Performing Arts Research Opportunities at University of Lincoln, students are able to undertake independent research in an area of their choice, supervised and supported by a team of academics. A range of training opportunities enables the development of key research skills.

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years, 3 months$25,569/yr

University of Roehampton4,3(67)

London, United Kingdom Top 7% in Worldwide

Dance

The Dance degree at the University of Roehampton aims to provide its research students with the opportunity to study in a stimulating, responsive, supportive environment, which fosters independent, critical thinking.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$24,556/yr

Coventry University4,1(557)

Coventry, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

Dance Research

The Centre for Dance Research (C-DaRE) at the Coventry University specialises in an inclusive interdisciplinary approach to artistic and scholarly dance research in areas like cultural heritage, computing and AI, intellectual property, health and well-being and practice research.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$21,348/yr

Academy of Performing Arts4,0(2)

Bratislava, Slovakia

Music and Dance Art

This Music and Dance Art programme from Academy of Performing Arts enables the most talented and well-rounded graduates of the master’s programme to further develop their artistic abilities, deepen their knowledge in the field of artistic reflection, and create comprehensive perspectives and outcomes in the field of artistic research.

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$2,533/yr

Royal Holloway University of London4,4(63)

London, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Drama, Theatre and Dance

The Department of Drama, Theatre and Dance at Royal Holloway University of London is one of three departments in The School of Performing and Digital Arts along with the Departments of Media Arts and Music. We have an international reputation for the excellence of our research.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$30,169/yr

University of Chichester4,2(14)

Chichester, United Kingdom

Dance

The Dance department at University of Chichester has gained an international reputation in PhD studies through Practice as Research, and actively encourage applicants in this area of research practice.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

4 years$21,619/yr

Tampere University4,2(44)

Tampere, Finland Top 2% in Worldwide

Media, Communication and Performing Arts

The Doctoral Programme in Media, Communication and Performing Arts at Tampere University produces highly qualified experts and researchers to work in the fields of journalism, media research, game studies, communications, visual culture, audio research and the performing arts.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus

4 yearsFree

University of Bern4,2(11)

Bern, Switzerland Top 1% in Worldwide

Theater and Dance Studies

Are you interested in doing some independent research work and would like to start a Theater and Dance Studies doctorate at the University of Bern?

Doctorate Full-time On-campus

3 years$514/yr

University of East London4,2(153)

London, United Kingdom Top 8% in Worldwide

Performing Arts

Professional Doctorate in Performing Arts at University of East London is intended for practitioners across a range of performance-based disciplines who wish to make their practice the basis for doctoral study; indicatively theatre directing, acting, dance, music or technical practice such as sound and lighting.

Doctorate Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$22,864/yr